JIPMER2009ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Which of the following carbonates decomposes readily at low temperatures ?
Options
- ANa ₂ CO ₃
- BK ₂ CO ₃
- CLi ₂ CO ₃
- DRb ₂ CO ₃
Correct answer
C. Li ₂ CO ₃
Step-by-step solution
Lithium carbonate decomposes readily at low temperature. Li ₂ CO ₃ Li ₂ O + CO ₂